A Home to Grow Into: our latest before & after reveal!
In December of 2017, Robin Clouston & Warren Coombs came to us for help with redecorating their newly purchased home. After living Uptown Saint John for some time, they were ready to expand into a larger home and found one on the west side of the city.
As always, this project began with one of our home consults. Judith visited the home and did a walk through with Robin & Warren. Fortunately for us, having only just purchased the home, it was almost completely empty of all furniture leaving us with a totally blank canvas! This gave us the chance to reimagine the home and how each room could best suit Robin and Warren’s lifestyle.
During the consult, Judith learned that Warren is a science teacher at St. Malachy’s High School, where our very own Josh went to school! Robin is an Emergency & Family Physician at the Saint John Regional Hospital, originally from St. John’s Newfoundland.
“I was eager and admittedly a bit nervous to work with Warren (or as I still have a habit of calling him, Mr. Coombs). I never had the chance to take any of Warren’s classes in school but he did oversee many committees I was involved with. He helped me a lot throughout my final year of school and I wanted to be sure his house was perfect. Thank you Robin and Warren for choosing to work with us!” – Josh
During the latter part of the renovations, Robin and Warren received the news they were pregnant with their first baby! Here’s Robin nearing the end of her pregnancy, which at the time we didn’t know but she’d deliver her baby within days of this photo being taken!
Robin and Warren’s house is one of our favourite types of houses to work with. Why? Because, we love the opportunity to transform a traditional, otherwise conventional suburban home into something fresh, contemporary and that reflects their personalities. The best part? It’s all cosmetic changes. Meaning, no construction, aside from updating the fireplace, was required. With the inclusion of paint, furnishings, decor and plants – lots of plants! – their home is perfect for three!
It was wonderful working with Robin and Warren to transform their new house into a home that reflects their personalities and style. Before jumping into the photos, we’d like to thank everyone who worked on this project.
Paint: Tim Desmond
Furniture, Lighting, and Decor: Tuck
Interior Design & Decorating: Judith Mackin & Tuck Interiors
Fireplace Tile & Electrical: I.B. Kennedy Construction, Ivan Kennedy
After Photos: Kelly Lawson
Of course a special thank you to Robin & Warren for allowing us to be a part of this makeover!
Entrance
Before
After
Lucca LF-02 MH Brick/ Multi 2’6″ x 7’6″ runner, Lenola Mirror (Tuck). Modernica Casestudy Planter from Galbraith Florist. Coat Hooks & Shelf from Reclaimed Oregon (Etsy).
Modernica Casestudy Planter (Galbraith Florist). Gus* Modern Margot Chair, N-Product Urbanwood Map of Uptown Saint John (Tuck)
Dining Room
EQ3 Harvest 87″ Dining Table, Gus* Modern Thompson Chairs, Lotus LB-01 MH Black/ Silver 7’9″ . x 9’9″ Area Carpet, Fly Trap Ceiling Mount Lamp, Gus* Modern Margot Chairs (Tuck). Prints from Twisted Sister Boutik.
Gus* Modern Pawn Stool in Walnut, Gus* Modern Margot Chair, New Rifle Paper Co. Cushion Black, Umbra Shift Cowboy Coffee Kettle, Umbra Shift Sediment Cups, and Umbra Shift Campfire Trivet. (Tuck)
Living Room
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After
Umbra Hub Mirror 37″, Gus* Modern Sparrow Glider & Ottoman in Velvet London, Gus* Modern Tobias Coffee Table Rectangle, Gus* Modern Metric End Table, Edge ED-01 Ivory 7’9″ x 9’9″ Area Carpet (Tuck)
Gus* Modern Jane Sofa in Stockholm Cobalt, Gus* Modern Tobias Coffee Table Rectangle (Tuck). Hexagonal Shelving from Sasha Weekes of Timber Grove Studios, PEI. *The Jane Sofa in Stockholm Cobalt is no longer available. Check out the newly redesigned Jane 2 collection and the new fabrics here!
N-Product Uptown Saint John Wooden Coasters, The Lost City by John Leroux, Prism Votive, on a Gus* Modern Metric End Table (Tuck).
Breakfast Knook
EQ3 Salema Armchair in Herringbone Azure, Gus* Modern Metric End Table Walnut, Gus* Modern Wireframe Coffee Table, Gus* Modern Sudbury Dining Table Oak, Gus* Modern Thompson Chair Oak/ Vinyl Snow, Gus* Modern Acrylic Wine Rack (Tuck)
Home Office
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After
EQ3 Tate Dining Table, Eiffel Side Chairs w/ Walnut Base, Lotus LB-05 Area Carpet 5’6″ x 7’0″ (Tuck)
Hallway
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After
Lucca LF-02 2’6″ x 7’6″ Carpet Runner (Tuck). Modernica Casestudy Planter from Galbraith Florist.
Bedroom
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After
EQ3 Reclaimed Teak Bed Frame King, EQ3 Reclaimed Teak Nightstands, Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Cushions, Ferm Living Quilt Cushions, Robert Moore “Raven #1” and “Raven + Wasp” Acrylic on Canvas, Anastasia 6’7″ x 9’2″ Area Carpet (Tuck)
Look through all the after photos here!
Since these photos were taken, there has been a new addition to Robin & Warren’s family. Welcome baby Evelyn! Congratulations!
